How to pronounce recrudescence
Say it like ree-kroo-DES-uns. Recrudescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- ree
- kroo
- DES
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recrudescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- krooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recrudescence
American and British speakers say recrudescence in essentially the same way: /ˌrikruˈdɛsəns/ in the US and /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kroo-DES-uns.
What does recrudescence mean?
- The condition or state being recrudescent; the condition of something (often undesirable) breaking out again, or re-emerging after temporary abatement or suppression.
- The acute recurrence of a disease, or its symptoms, after a period of improvement.
- The production of a fresh shoot from a ripened spike.
Where does recrudescence come from?
From Late Latin recrūdēscentia, from Latin recrūdēscēns, present participle of recrūdēscere (“to recrudesce”), from recrūdēscō (“(of a wound) to break open again; (of a fight, sedition,...) to break out again, be rekindled”); from re- (“aga
Words that rhyme with recrudescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recrudescence.
- essence
- adolescence
- fluorescence
- obsolescence
- inflorescence
- luminescence
- senescence
- acquiescence
- convalescence
- evanescence
Questions about saying recrudescence
How do you pronounce recrudescence?
Say ree-kroo-DES-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikruˈdɛsəns/. In British English it is /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recrudescence?
Recrudescence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: ree · kroo · DES · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say recrudescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikruˈdɛsəns/ and the British form is /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.